Attention DOE and NETL Applicants: Accelerate Your “Mine of the Future” Proposal with Crescend Technologies
If you’re preparing a proposal for the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) and National Energy Technology Laboratory (NETL) under the Office of Fossil Energy and Carbon Management (FECM), now is the time to align with a strong industry partner.
Crescend Technologies collaborates with universities, national labs, and private-sector innovators as a technology subprime partner for the DOE’s “Mine of the Future – Proving Ground Initiative” (DE-FOA-0003390).
With full microwave development capabilities ranging from 2.5 to 50 kW of solid-state power, Crescend enables research teams to explore, test, and scale next-generation solutions for more efficient, sustainable mining.
Letters of Intent are due November 14, 2025.
Connect with us early to secure your partnership and strengthen your proposal.
A Proven Partner for Advanced Mining Research
At Crescend Technologies, we don’t just build equipment: we partner with innovators to develop and bring to life innovation that moves industries forward.
Our solid-state microwave systems and full-scale development lab support applied research, pilot-scale testing, and process validation. Crescend bridges the gap between lab-scale research and commercial readiness through precise, reliable RF power.
We work collaboratively with teams pursuing DOE, NETL, and FECM-funded projects to meet technical milestones and accelerate time to proof.
Capabilities That Power Discovery
At Crescend’s test lab, ideas move fast. Our engineers and researchers work side by side with partners to simulate, prototype, and validate new applications of microwave energy.
In-house capabilities include:
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Electromagnetic simulation and modeling – to optimize energy distribution and design performance.
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Hardware development and rapid prototyping – to bring innovative concepts into real-world testing environments.
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Dielectric material property testing and analysis – to characterize and understand material interactions with microwave energy.
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Physical testing at 2.5–50 kW solid-state power – to evaluate process performance under realistic operating conditions.
Each capability is built to help your team advance confidently from hypothesis to validated performance data — with scalability and repeatability built in.
Supporting DOE’s “Mine of the Future” Objectives
Crescend’s flexible, solid-state microwave platforms are uniquely positioned to support the technical objectives outlined in the DOE’s Mine of the Future – Proving Ground Initiative, including:
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Improving comminution efficiency through physical, chemical, and electrochemical technologies that reduce grinding energy consumption.
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Enhancing in-situ extraction via mechanical and physical techniques that improve rock fracturing, pore connectivity, and permeability for critical mineral recovery.
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Electrifying mining operations to lower energy consumption and reduce environmental impact.
With frequency-agile control, scalable power output, and advanced analytical tools, our systems deliver the flexibility, versatility and precision that experimental research demands.
Collaboration That Moves Innovation Forward
The Mine of the Future initiative calls for visionary partnerships that combine academic insight, forward leaning innovative and industrial capability, which is precisely where Crescend excels.
As a subprime equipment and technology partner, Crescend provides the infrastructure, expertise, and collaboration needed to bring ideas to life and accelerate innovation from lab to field.
The path to the Mine of the Future begins with collaboration.
Let’s prove what’s possible — together.
Contact our team to discuss partnership opportunities and explore how Crescend’s solid-state microwave systems can advance your DOE proposal.
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